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Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph for its robust build quality, with one owner calling it their "doll" and a great second watch. A custom strap was found to be superior to the original. One owner notes the lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph highly for its solid construction and value as a second watch.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot Chronograph42mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Pilot Chronograph
Comet 39
Water Resistance
Pilot Chronograph100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Pilot Chronograph$2,183
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.6mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tantalum LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,183
$2,499
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